Dave,
Thank you.
As of 3 months ago, i have been declared cancer free.
Thanks to God, and 3 extremely fine doctors.
Be well,
Dave
Billyzap wrote:Supposedly ebay had given the power of a magic button to end auctions to one of its members in the area of advertising signs. A few midwest dealers had their auctions taken down and some were band from selling on ebay. When questioned by these dealers a representative of ebay gave this gentleman up. ( now I personally know the wronged sellers and the individual that was named by ebay and have heard all the stories except ebays) This all took place about a year and a half ago. And a few weeks before the Indy Ad show. All three involved were attending the show. Words were spoken. As far as I am concerned all three were in the wrong and also right. The magic button gentleman was guilty of being a little too quick on the button and was known to be one of those "experts" that cast more doubt then affirmation. Meanwhile the other two did knowingly put repos and fakes on ebay or at least knew that the signs might not be right. So many people use the term "vintage" in their descriptions to cover up the fact that what they are selling are half truths or just outright garbage. Having bought and sold on ebay I have to say that every sale is a possible screw job. I've gotten lucky and I've been taken. On the mistakes I ve made meaning I got screwed I've just ate it and keep on plugging along. Ebay we can all agree has actually screwed up the collecting business......it has made anybody a dealer....it has allowed all the hucksters to get new victims....it has become a value guide instead of the "book" of pre ebay days. I personally do 99% of my buying on a face to face basis....I prefer to hold it in my hands. Ebay is definitely a buyer beware venue....something I try to avoid. Support your shows get off the computer and meet and greet your old friends and rivals ....you might make a fantastic find!
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